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Who supplies bleaching earth in Béjaïa, Algeria?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a bleaching earth manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Béjaïa. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Béjaïa in about 14–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Natural and activated bleaching earth for decolourising edible and mineral oils.
Why Béjaïa needs bleaching earth
Port with one of Africa's largest edible-oil refineries and sugar refining. Bleaching earth is consumed in every batch of refined edible oil, at roughly 0.5–2% of oil weight, so refineries order it on a fixed schedule.
Algeria is Africa's largest country and a major oil and gas producer, with Sonatrach operating fields around Hassi Messaoud and processing complexes at Arzew and Skikda. The state also funds large housing and cement programmes.
Edible oil milling & refining in Béjaïa
Béjaïa crushes and refines oilseeds for its domestic market. Refineries need activated bleaching clay and filter aid on a predictable schedule; mills need conveyors and bearings; packers need barrels and PET preforms.
In Béjaïa, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys bleaching earth: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Typical uses: Edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) · Mineral and lubricant oil re-refining · Biodiesel · Wax and paraffin purification · Juice, beer and sugar filtration.
Delivery of bleaching earth to Béjaïa
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to BéjaïaIndicative transit 14–22 days (North Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at BéjaïaBéjaïa is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Béjaïa
| Office hours | 05:00–14:30 Algeria time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Arabic, French, Tamazight) |
| Quotation | USD (DZD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing bleaching earth into Béjaïa: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Béjaïa, Algeria — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Friday–Saturday |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 05:00–14:30 Algeria time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +213 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Arabic, French, Tamazight; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Algerian dinar (DZD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow |
Leading industries in Béjaïa
- Edible oil milling & refiningBuys bleaching earth: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
Bleaching Earth specifications for Béjaïa
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Algeria's import requirements.
| Activity | Natural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated |
|---|---|
| Particle size | Typically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh) |
| Moisture | Typically ≤ 12–15% |
| Bulk density | Approx. 500–700 g/L |
| Packing | 25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags |
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Import rules change often; certificates of conformity and origin are commonly required, so confirm with your customs broker.